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European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed 2027

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  • Colorful riverfront of Basel with Basel Minster’s twin red-brick spires rising above autumn trees reflected in the Rhine at golden morning light.
  • Vibrant rolling hills and dense forests of the Black Forest basking in bright spring sunlight with a winding country road below.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Breisach - Black Forest - Kehl

    Breisach - Black Forest - Kehl
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour of Black Forest
    • Guided Tour to Vogtsbauerenhof open-air museum with water mill visit and butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg medieval city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauerenhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  4. Day 3

    Kehl - Strasbourg

    Kehl - Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • City Sightseeing Tour including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Self-guided museum visit
    • Free time to stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  5. Day 4

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim

    Ludwigshafen - Heidelberg - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inspiring walk in Heidelberg with Avalon Adventure Host on Philosophers' Way
    • Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle with Great Vat wine barrel
    • Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Way
    Schwetzingen Palace
  6. Day 5

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Avalon Adventure Host with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site with views of ancient castles and Rock of the Lorelei
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rock of the Lorelei
    Johannisberg Castle
    Mechanical Music Museum
  7. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride like the locals in Cologne with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided City Walk of Cologne with Gothic cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through cobblestone streets
    • Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age stately homes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
    • Optional Biking Tour to discover countryside
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
  9. Day 8

    Amsterdam to Paris

    Amsterdam to Paris
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    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 9

    Vernon - Giverny - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Giverny - Les Andelys
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny and Monet's gardens
    • Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence, flower gardens, and water gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French crêpes lunch with Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Monet's Gardens Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    La Roche-Guyon
  11. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
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    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  12. Day 11

    Caudebec - Normandy

    Caudebec - Normandy
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    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
    • Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  13. Day 12

    Rouen

    Rouen
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    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's famous monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including Saint Joan of Arc martyrdom site, medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral Notre-Dame
    Saint Joan of Arc Martyrdom Site
    Astronomical Clock
  14. Day 13

    Conflans

    Conflans
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    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
    Château de Chantilly
  15. Day 14

    Paris

    Paris
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walking experience with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
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    Louvre
    Palais-Royal
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  16. Day 15

    Paris to Lyon

    Paris to Lyon
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    Breakfast, Dinner
  17. Day 16

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with Old Town exploration
    • Onboard Lecture about WWII and French Resistance
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Fourvière Basilica
  18. Day 17

    Lyon - Mâcon

    Lyon - Mâcon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Museum visit of Lyon's silk heritage
    • Walking Tour of La Presqu'île
    • Live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in workshop
    • Pastry Demonstration on board
  19. Day 18

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
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    Included Activities

    • Travel into Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards
    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
  20. Day 19

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Hermitage
    Viviers Cathedral
  21. Day 20

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city and Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard aqueduct
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  22. Day 21

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop with Van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Arles Roman Amphitheater
  23. Day 22

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast

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